Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy)

1. Interview

All applicants will participate in an interview which may be over the phone or in person. The aim of this interview is to:

• i. Determine your study and professional goals

• ii. Determine your suitability for the course (e.g. review your academic study skills)

2. Academic Study Skills

To gain entry, you must demonstrate your ability to manage the academic rigours of a bachelor degree, especially in terms of your academic study and time management skills.

Evidence to demonstrate these includes:

• Completion of a higher school certificate with an ATAR of 65 or above OR

• Completion of a tertiary qualification of Diploma or above within the last 5 years OR

• Satisfactory completion of an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by a University, an accredited higher education provider or a Registered Training Organisation

We will also consider any other documentation which demonstrates your academic and time management skills including from formal studies, workplace activities or research.

If you are unable to demonstrate your academic study skills, you may be required to complete an Academic Study Skills Test.

3. English Language Proficiency

You may be required to demonstrate your English Language Proficiency which must be at least:

• Equivalent of IELTS 6 (no band score below 5.5)

4. Age

• You must be over 18 or have parent/guardian consent (please note that those under 18 can only participate in non-clinical units)

Other pre-requisite skills and knowledge:

Conditions of Study

There may be other requirements of the course which we need to address before you start:

Exemptions

If you have completed an SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy, you will receive credit for AHS101 Integumentary System, CAP101 Introduction to Clinical Practice.

Otherwise, you may apply for exemptions from units in the course based on your previous experience. Please complete the Recognition of Prior Learning Form available on the website.

Disability

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to successfully complete the course, please let us know. You may have to provide a doctor’s certificate or similar evidence.

Evidence Requirements

Only submit certified copies (not originals) of your qualifications (e.g. testamur and academic transcripts, certifications and statements of attainment). ‘Certified’ means a photocopy signed by a Justice of the Peace or any other authorised person.

Documentation and artefacts submitted as evidence of meeting the academic study skill requirement or any of the conditions must be current, authentic and accurate.

This evidence must clearly demonstrate that you meet the requirements and can include:

• References from employers (including position descriptions)

• Documents or artefacts you have created as part of your work or recent studies